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Strawberry Tree

Strawberry Tree
Photo: Christopher Gardiner
Invasive Plant
Strawberry Tree
Muntingia calabura
 

This fast growing tree to 10m tolerates poor soils and is drought resistant. It has long drooping branches and soft weeping foliage that form an umbrella shaped crown. Small white flowers are followed by green berries that mature to red, are quite sweet to taste and are popular with birds and bats.

 

HOW IT SPREADS

  • This tree is being investigated for its potential as a regeneration plant for degraded areas due to the ready dispersal of seeds by birds and bats.
  • This tree has established as an invasive plant in disturbed areas in other tropical climates.
 
 
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Other superior selections include;

  • Xanthostemon chrysanthus 'Trailblazer'- Variegated Golden Penda
  • Euroschinus falcatus - Ribbonwood

Ask your local retailer for more superior selections

 

Alternative Plants

Red Flowering Eucalyptus
Photo: John Prince
Alternative Plant Red Flowering Eucalyptus
Corymbia 'Summer Red' (formerly Eucalyptus 'Summer Red')
Trees and Shrubs
 

These grafted plants are a truly spectacular addition to any garden. They have long glossy green grey leaves and grow to a height of 5-7m. In summer they are covered in large heads of red flowers that attract bees and birds. There are other selections with pink-apricot flowers.

Small Leaved Lilly Pilly
Photo: © immij pty ltd
Alternative Plant Small Leaved Lilly Pilly
Syzygium luehmannii
Trees and Shrubs
 

Glossy green foliage with vibrant red new growth. Small white flowers emerge in spring and they are followed by a profusion of red-pink berries. Can be kept to a 3-4m small tree but can reach 5-8m in a normal garden setting.

Weeping Bottlebrush
Photo: © immij pty ltd
Alternative Plant Weeping Bottlebrush
Melaleuca viminalis Syn. Callistemon viminalis
Trees and Shrubs
 

A lovely Australian native small tree with generally weeping habit. It has large vivid red bottlebrush flowers in spring and autumn. There are other cultivars that provide a range of habits and flower colours to suit every situation.

 
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